Spectators, drivers brave threatening weather for Rallycross weekend

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The mix of weather didn’t slow the cars from flying as the racers ripped around the track at the Red Bull Global Rallycross that made it’s first Canadian stop over the weekend.

The doubleheader event running both Saturday and Sunday transformed the grounds of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum into a rallycross playground. A gravel track that included tight turns and a jump was lined with fencing to keep spectators safe as they watched trackside.

For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The mix of weather didn’t stop fans from coming out to watch Sunday June 18, 2017, to this unique event that came to Ottawa . Ashley Fraser/Postmedia


On Saturday, Canada’s own Steve Arpin was the first repeat winner of the 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross season in the Supercar division. In the GRC Lites class Cyril Raymond took the title.

For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The only Canadian Steve Arpin of Fort Frances, Ontario gets ready to hit the track Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia

For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Christian Brooks who races for the Dreyer & Reinbold Racing team makes his way through his team area where the crews were working on the cars Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia


In Sunday’s second round of the doubleheader, Tanner Foust won the Supercar division, followed by Scott Speed and Mitchell deJong. Arpin was out after the first lap.

In the GRC Lites class, Cyril Raymond repeated his Saturday victory, followed by Travis PeCoy and Alex Keyes.

For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. A tire gets it’s seal broken so it can be pulled off the rim and changed in the BFGoodrich area Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
Ashley Fraser, Postmedia

For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The only Canadian Steve Arpin of Fort Frances, Ontario flies through the air Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia

For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The only Canadian Steve Arpin of Fort Frances, Ontario whips around a tight bend sending rocks flying Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia

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Photos: Red Bull Global Rallycross/Sunday, June 18, 2017

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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. GRC Lites #53 Cole Keatts makes his way along the track Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Sebastian Eriksson of the Honda Red Bull OMSE team was in the pit prior to hitting the track Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The only Canadian Steve Arpin of Fort Frances, Ontario flies through the air Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. L-R Tanner Foust with the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team chats with Patrik Sandell of the Subaru Rally Team USA before hitting the track Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The only Canadian Steve Arpin of Fort Frances, Ontario gets ready to hit the track Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The only Canadian Steve Arpin of Fort Frances, Ontario gets ready to hit the track Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. A race marshall stands on the side of the track Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Conner Martell who races for DirtFish Motorsports gets ready before heading out to race Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The only Canadian Steve Arpin of Fort Frances, Ontario whips around a tight bend sending rocks flying Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. American Austin Dyne whips around the tight corner on the track Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The mix of weather didn't stop fans from coming out to watch Sunday June 18, 2017, to this unique event that came to Ottawa . Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Strong winds and a short burst of heavy rain moved in and had crews quickly pulling down the sides of the tower that had Red Bull signage Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Christian Brooks who races for the Dreyer & Reinbold Racing team makes his way through his team area where the crews were working on the cars Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. A racer flies over the jump Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. A tire gets it's seal broken so it can be pulled off the rim and changed in the BFGoodrich area Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Valve cores lay in a tray along with other tools on the table in the BFGoodrich area Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Sebastian Eriksson of the Honda Red Bull OMSE team was gets some air as he comes over the jump on the track Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. A marshall stands along the course Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. A DirtFish Motorsports driver makes his way over to the starting area Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. A man leans his head on the railing in the hot heat Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The sun was shinning as the gates opened for spectators to enter the grounds Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Cyril Raymond makes his way down the track Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Alex Keyes flies over the jump Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Sebastian Eriksson's helmet sits on his car Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Cabot Bigham racing for Bryan Herta Rallysport in a Ford Fiesta ST picks up his helmet off his car before he head out to the track Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. A pile of racers all made their way over the jump very closely Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  
  
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  For the first time ever the Red Bull Global Rallycross made a Canadian stop over the weekend at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. A woman starts to close her umbrella as the rain came to a stop as the dark clouds passed Sunday June 18, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser, Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Ottawa Citizen
  

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